Food Intelligence King

Chapter 180 Vinegar-Braised Mu Shu
Small portions of food are served very quickly.

Yu Xianglu and a few friends also lined up from outside the store to inside, and finally got to choose their dishes.

The group decided to try all the small-portion dishes at the community canteen.

You order shredded pork with garlic sauce, and I order stir-fried shredded pork with vinegar. This way, we can include all kinds of dishes.

They even planned to order a few steamed buns to try.

This is the significance of smaller portions for group meals.

For customers, smaller portions allow them to sample more dishes.

If you order food normally at a restaurant, five dishes would be about right for four people.

It's inevitable that some trade-offs will have to be made, and we can't cater to everyone's preferences.

The smaller portions are different; you can order whatever you want first and then combine them to satisfy your desire for novelty and variety.

Furthermore, by using smaller portions, the cost of trying new dishes is also very low.

When the group got their food,
Yu Xianglu seized the opportunity to chat with the shop owner for a couple of minutes.

"Mr. Chen! I also saw a video of her being as serene and unassuming as a chrysanthemum online."

The information about diners' activities should probably be found here.

"Welcome!" Chen Zhou smiled and said.

"Did you come with friends? We'll serve the rice separately in bowls so you can put together a few more dishes on your plate to try."

When the topic of plates came up, Yu Xiangru's friends looked at her with a smile.

Ruth readily admitted:
"I'm so sorry, boss, I stole your tray last time."

Chen Zhou shook his head and smiled: "It's nothing, Ren Danruju already told me."

Although he didn't know exactly how the other person had taken the plate, Chen Zhou roughly understood what had happened.

Yu Xiang Lusi didn't do it on purpose; she even wanted to make up for the store's losses by transferring money.

Ms. Lin refused to accept it, so she brought her friends over to support her business.

Chen Zhou then began recommending today's new dishes:
"We just made stir-fried shredded mushrooms with vinegar, would you like to try some?"

Ruth laughed, "I could smell it just now, it looks so delicious."

After a brief chat, Chen Zhou finally connected Ms. Lin's fans with the real person.

Of course, the other party came over for a meal.

We finally got to join the queue, and we were starving. So we didn't have much time to chat.

Serving the food was handled by Aunt Zheng.

Although my aunt is almost completely focused and serious when she works, she is actually a bit rigid in her personality.

However, Chen Zhou had already spoken to Aunt Zheng beforehand.

If a customer orders a single dish, you can ask if they would like to change to a regular plate without the small compartments. That makes the rice bowl taste better.

If several customers are sharing a dish, rice can be served in separate bowls, making it convenient for everyone to enjoy the meal together.

Aunt Zheng asked several customers about their needs and made reasonable arrangements.

Yu Xiang Lu Si and her group filled four whole plates with fourteen dishes.

I sat down at a table at Gate 1 of the community canteen.

Ruth, the young lady, first tried the restaurant's new dish, stir-fried shredded pork with vinegar.

The dish has an enticing golden-brown color, with the eggs scrambled until fluffy and golden, outlined with a reddish-brown edge by the color of soy sauce.

The rich sauce evenly coats each piece of food.

The color is on the darker side, but the luster is not dull.

After plating, a little clear oil seeped out from the edge of the plate, not a greasy puddle, indicating that the cooking time and the thickening of the sauce were just right.

The aroma became even more enticing as we got closer.

Besides the tangy aroma of aged vinegar, there is also the savory aroma of eggs and meat, as well as the subtle fragrance of sesame oil and Sichuan peppercorn oil.

The layers are distinct yet perfectly integrated.

Little Ruth picked up her chopsticks and began to taste.

The first taste is still that sourness, but it's become much milder and more mellow.

It only makes people saliva, but it doesn't cause any stimulation.

The eggs were fluffy, the sliced ​​meat was tender, and the wood ear mushrooms were crunchy.

The thickened sauce adheres to the surface of the ingredients, creating a smooth, enveloping texture.

The savory base flavor provides a strong support for the initial sourness.

Then come the aromas of garlic, soy sauce, and meat, unfolding layer by layer in the mouth, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

The various flavors compete for attention, yet achieve a harmonious unity.

It's so delicious that once you take the first bite, you can't help but want to take a second.

It goes extremely well with rice.

Ruth switched to using a small spoon and a large mouthful.

My friends at the table also raved about the small portions of food at the community canteen.

"Although the journey was a bit long, it was worth it! I'll try this braised pork."

"Here you go. To be honest, when they first invited me, I was a little hesitant to come. I almost missed out on such a great little restaurant." "It's a real shame this place is only in Haibin City. Didn't these steamed buns even trend on social media?"

"I don't really remember. Look, the boss is cooking again. It's stir-fried over high heat right now, it looks so different."

Ruth felt quite pleased with herself as her friends gave positive reviews to the shops she had recommended.

She not only ate, but also took many sets of photos.

This marks a crucial step in completing the community canteen check-in process.

Business is booming on weekends because people are resting and their activity radius is larger. The community canteen was really busy all morning.

Chen Zhou's spatula should be smoking from swinging it around so much.

Xiao Hou was in charge of making the steamed buns for lunch, while Aunt Zheng served the rice and vegetables.

The two girls, Junior Sister and Zhang Jing, were extremely busy going in and out of the community canteen because the No. 1 and No. 2 gates hadn't been opened yet.

"We need to break down this wall quickly," Chen Zhou thought.

As he was leaving get off work, he said to several employees:

"Let's wait until tomorrow. I'll make you some pear soup. We've been busy these past few days, so everyone be careful on your way home from get off work."
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"Okay, bye-bye boss~"

In the evening, knowing that her husband had been very busy with business these past two days, Ms. Lin did not ask Chen Zhou to prepare dinner.

It was something I brought back ready-made again.

She also made herself a cold dish and sprinkled some of her treasured little jar of rose petal jam on top.

I put my heart into it.

After low-temperature refrigeration and fermentation, the rose jam has a unique flavor that is quite different from when it was first made.

It's passable for mixing with vegetables.

Chen Taotao then recalled the tea soup she had on Saturday.

She asked, "Dad, is this what you used to make that little red dot?"

Chen Zhou could roughly understand what his daughter meant.

She was talking about the candied fruit and green shreds she ate in her tea yesterday.

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "This is a real green rose."

The little girl nodded meaningfully, "You did a good job, Dad."

Of course, Chen Taotao was just saying it; Chen Zhou didn't cook at home today, and received zero positive reviews.

The system's integral has not been rounded up to one decimal place for several days.

Chen Zhou couldn't help but glance at his wife beside him.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ms. Lin smiled faintly.

She mentioned to Chen Zhou that a high-quality comment had recently appeared under the video account.

The Yu Xiang Lu Si (Fish-Flavored Dew) uses a jigsaw puzzle format to detail the various dishes in the restaurant.

Title: "Small Portion Dishes So Delicious You'll Finish the Plate! A Detailed Tasting Guide"

The user "Ren Dan Ru Ju" pinned this comment to the top of the comment section.

Chen Zhou took the phone and glanced at it.

I must say, they're quite professional.

The boss's account is playing an excellent role in attracting online traffic.

Chen Zhou then praised the proprietress for her competence.

If you praise other aspects, Ms. Lin won't care too much, but she really likes it when it comes to being competent.

She happily responded with an "Mmm~" to Chen Zhou.

Then, Chen Zhou talked about the possible renovation of the store.

At least after breaking through that middle wall, we can't just leave it there; we need to do some simple repairs.

Ideally, the job should be completed in one or two days so as not to disrupt business.

Ms. Lin remembered that her daughter's friend Liu Tianyu's father was an interior designer.

I gave Chen Zhou a brief explanation.

"Tian Tian's mom and I are taking them out to play later. Let me ask for you?"

Chen Zhou laughed and said, "That's great."

"Ah."

It's interesting that when children make friends, around five years old, they don't usually mention their parents' occupations first.

Instead, they'll talk about what their parents are good at.

Chen Zhou only heard Chen Taotao mention that Tian Tian's father was particularly good at cooking instant noodles when he was chatting with his daughter.

I never knew the other person's real profession.

I bet even that little girl doesn't know what she does for a living.

But I guess I'm also benefiting from my daughter's fame.

Chen Zhou also praised Tao Tao.

(End of this chapter)